HOPE CONNECT

December 1st, 2023 | N 10-23-24

It's December! 

As the year winds down and the temperature of the city inspires us, we step into a month of new beginnings and renewal of the hope as we remember the birth of Jesus. 


December brings unique feelings, and we can embrace the spirit of hope, a guiding light that illuminates our path, mirroring the solid hope that Christ brought into the world. Let us reaffirm our belief in the power of unity, the strength of community, and the boundless possibilities that lie before us. Together, let us craft a brighter future, brimming with kindness, compassion, and shared dreams, echoing the teachings of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

HIGHLIGHTS

A Draw!! Verner & Ellison Win Cross Country 2023

Yellow and Green colors crossed the line a few more times than the red and blue on Cross Country day. In a historical draw, the two teams finished with a score of 170 points in the combined results. Verner Boys led the scores with only 2 points over Ellison, while Ellison Girls won over Verner with the same difference; 2 points. 


All HOPE students ran from Preschool through Grade 12. Our preschool and Kindergarten students hit the field first with a 100m loop followed by our Grade 1-2’s who ran 250m around the school after requesting a longer race this year. Grade 3-5 ran 2km, Grade 6-8 ran 3km and our last race of the day was for our high school students who ran 4km. Water balloons, sponges and a stream of water flew through the air following the race and we finished with extremely wet clothes, minor scratches and tired legs! Below are the medal placings for each race and we also congratulate Ellie Tan, Eunho Park, Pauline Phork and Eisu Shimada for being our best young runners in the Primary and Middle school categories.


We were incredibly proud of the effort each student made before their Water Festival Break and a HUGE thank you to all our parent, student and staff volunteers.


Christmas Production 

On Wednesday 13th December, HOPE will run a Christmas production on the Secondary Court. The production will run from 3:00-4:00 pm and will involve Kindergarten to Grade 5 as well as Middle School Music Classes (6A, 7A, Grade 8 Music). All are welcome to attend. Check out this invitation from our stellar students!


For the day of Christmas Production, parents are asked to dress their children in the following colors


ACADEMICS | PRIMARY

SEQTA Engage

We would like to remind parents that one of the ways we communicate academic progress is through SEQTA Engage. This platform is a key part of our commitment to keeping you informed and actively involved in your child's educational journey. Through SEQTA Engage, you can access information like teacher feedback on your child’s progress, student timetables, and past academic reports. This transparency not only helps you stay up-to-date with your child’s learning journey but also enables you to support them more effectively at home. 


To log in, head to engage.hope.edu.kh and log in with the email address that you provided to the school. If logging in for the first time, you will need to reset your password. Please contact it@hope.edu.kh if you need assistance.

Dress-up days 

Our student council members have organized dress-up days for the end of the school year. 


Thursday 14th December: Get ready to not get ready for school - it’s pajama day!

Friday 15th December: Dress in your festive best for our Christmas Theme Day.

Upcoming (important) dates 


Weekly Verses

4 December: Psalm 34:10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.


11 December: Romans 8:32 Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?



KOUPREYS | SPORTS

Cross-Country ISSAPP

On the 9th of December, some of our students will compete in the ISSAPP Cross-Country. The race will start at North Bridge and it will include 2, 3, and 4 km around the area. HOPE will be represented by 54 runners, 12 from Primary, and 42 from Middle School and High School, some of whom are their first experience training for long-distance running. Go Koupreys, run like the wind!

CAMPUS

Renovations updates!

Here is the recent progress of the renovations on campus: 

Extracurricular Club Volunteers!

Our Extracurricular clubs finished this week and we are so thankful for the amazing volunteers who shared their skills and talents with our HOPE Students. We are looking forward to the second semester clubs. If you already have something in mind or you would like to explore new possibilities, please contact Elizabeth Shin. We have some exciting openings next semester!  Here are some suggestions of the Extracurricular clubs we could run. 


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Getting Ready for the 40K!

Join the Party! 🎉

Join us for a wonderful community party to celebrate Emily's birthday, our BOARD Chair, and the inspiring milestone of raising scholarships for HOPE Students. Let's come together, have fun, and support this noble cause.


The excitement starts early at 8 AM with family, friends, and vendors generously donating some of their proceeds towards our shared goal of achieving 40K for scholarships. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Facebook Event Page.

Three Easy Ways to Give 💗

Every contribution, no matter how small, brings Emily closer to achieving her goal. Your generosity will have a profound impact on the HOPE community in honor of Emily’s birthday.

HOPE Shop | Up to 50% off on selected items

For your Christmas souvenirs, we have 50% off on the following items available from today and until December 15. Find the shop at the Secondary gate on Wednesdays and Fridays. 



STAFF ECHO

We are so thankful for our Staff. See how Dougal excels Beyond the Classroom. If you know anyone that would like to serve with us, tell them to apply at hope.edu.kh/jobs

FROM OUR CHAPLAIN

He is holding you


Psalm 139:7-10

“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.” 

The Holy Spirit will not leave us or forsake us, whether you are running to Tarshish or Timbuktu. God knows your steps, and even in the depths of the dark valleys we walk, His hand shall hold you, He shall lead you. The Creator of the universe is powerful beyond our imagination, and He chooses every morning to give new mercies, offer grace, and give forgiveness to those who ask. He is faithful to hold you even when you find yourself in the belly of the whale.

Chappy (Mark Kramm)

A prayer list

Take the time to pray for…


Parent Resource Page

C9 Menu, calendars, SEQTA, and more! Our Parent page on the website is meant to be a one-stop-shop for most information you would need. You can access that HERE, or by going to our website and clicking on "Parents".

That's all!

Have a great week!